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Audi 80 problems by year

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the Audi 80 since 1990, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 1990 model year has 9 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
12
Recalls
3
Worst year
1990
Model years
1990-1992

Audi 80 years to avoid

No model year of the Audi 80 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Audi 80 years

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Audi 80 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199019911992

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Audi 80 problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    8
  • Electrical
    2
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Audi 80 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1992-1Seat belts10
1991-2Transmission20
1990-9Transmission31

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Audi 80

What years of the Audi 80 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Audi 80 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Audi 80?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Audi 80?

Transmission, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (2) and seat belts (1).

How many recalls does the Audi 80 have?

3 recalls between 1990 and 1992. The 1990 model year has the most, with 3.

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